Swimming and Splashing
This section lists all the pools and splash pads in the Gainesville area as well as listings for swim lessons and swim teams.
For information about water parks in nearby areas, click on the Day Trips page in the Fun Around Town section.
For information about water parks in nearby areas, click on the Day Trips page in the Fun Around Town section.
Listings
300 Club Pool (Private)
Enjoy Swimming Year-Round with a 300 Club membership! The 300 Club's heated, 6-lane 25 yard swimming pool provides serious training possibilities for fitness swimmers, a place for fun and games for kids, or anything in between. During the hot months, the evening hours are extended for family use.
www.300clubswimandtennis.org
3715 NW 12th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605 / (352) 377-6927
www.300clubswimandtennis.org
Alachua Splash Park
A small splash park with water fountains, buckets that dump water, and sprinkler features. Also features a sand box area and several picnic tables located under big shady tree.
14300 NW 146th Terr. Alachua, FL / (386) 462-1610
Best Western Gateway Grand Pool
Outdoor pool at the Best Western Hotel. Family memberships available.
www.bestwesternflorida.com
4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606 / (352) 331-3336
www.bestwesternflorida.com
Camp Kulaqua River Ranch Community Sunday
Sunday, July 17th & July 24th
10:00AM - 6:00PM
$10.00 per person (children 3 and under free)
In an effort to support the families of our community, Camp Kulaqua makes certaing dates available for the community at Kulaqua's River Ranch. Activities include a wave pool, lazy river, water slides and more.
www.riverranchwaterpark.com
10:00AM - 6:00PM
$10.00 per person (children 3 and under free)
In an effort to support the families of our community, Camp Kulaqua makes certaing dates available for the community at Kulaqua's River Ranch. Activities include a wave pool, lazy river, water slides and more.
23400 NW 212th Ave, High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1351
(386) 454-1351
www.riverranchwaterpark.com
City of Gainesville Municipal Pools
*NEW in 2009* All City pools converted their baby pools to sprinkler park areas!
Dwight H. Hunter (Northeast) Municipal Pool: Full-featured aquatics facility, including such amenities as eight short course lap lanes, one- and three-meter diving boards, disabled access ramp, bathhouse and showers, aqua slide, professionally trained staff, and deck space for sunbathing.
H. Spurgeon Cherry (Westside) Municipal Pool: Full-featured aquatics facility, including such amenities as short course lap lanes, one- and three-meter diving boards, diving towers, disabled access ramp, bathhouse and showers, aqua slide, professionally trained staff, deck space for sunbathing, and picnic area.
Andrew R. Mickle, Sr. Municipal Pool: Full-featured aquatics facility, including such amenities as seven short course lap lanes, one- and three-meter diving boards, disabled access ramp, bathhouse and showers, professionally trained staff, deck space for sunbathing, and picnic area.
click here to go to the City of Gainesville website
Dwight H. Hunter (Northeast) Municipal Pool: Full-featured aquatics facility, including such amenities as eight short course lap lanes, one- and three-meter diving boards, disabled access ramp, bathhouse and showers, aqua slide, professionally trained staff, and deck space for sunbathing.
1100 NE 14th ST. Gainesville, FL 32601 / (352) 334-2191
H. Spurgeon Cherry (Westside) Municipal Pool: Full-featured aquatics facility, including such amenities as short course lap lanes, one- and three-meter diving boards, diving towers, disabled access ramp, bathhouse and showers, aqua slide, professionally trained staff, deck space for sunbathing, and picnic area.
1001 NW 31st Drive, Gainesville, FL 32605 / (352) 334-2187
Andrew R. Mickle, Sr. Municipal Pool: Full-featured aquatics facility, including such amenities as seven short course lap lanes, one- and three-meter diving boards, disabled access ramp, bathhouse and showers, professionally trained staff, deck space for sunbathing, and picnic area.
1717 SE 15th Street, 32641 / (352) 334-2190
click here to go to the City of Gainesville website
City of Gainesville Municipal Swim Lessons
Aqua Babies: 6 months to 3 years old
Pre-School Aquatics: 4 years old
Learn to Swim 5-11 years old
Adult Beginner: 12 and up
For more information, call (352) 334-5067
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Pre-School Aquatics: 4 years old
Learn to Swim 5-11 years old
Adult Beginner: 12 and up
Westside: 1001 NW 31st Drive, Gainesville, FL 32605 / (352) 334-2187
Northeast: 1100 NE 14th ST. Gainesville, FL 32601 / (352) 334-2191
Northeast: 1100 NE 14th ST. Gainesville, FL 32601 / (352) 334-2191
For more information, call (352) 334-5067
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Gainesville Country Club Pool (Private)
The pool is open to members and their guests only. Check the website for membership information.
On the bluff overlooking the beautiful Paynes Prairie, our Olympic sized swimming pool is an excellent place to enjoy the Florida sunshine. The swimming pool features 2 platform diving boards and designated lap lanes. Gainesville Country Club hosts a competitive swim team at the pool which has a convenient air conditioned snack bar available for events and parties. The pool is open year round and staffed by certified lifeguards during the summer months. Our youngest members enjoy their fun in the sun on our playground equipment or in our kiddie pool. We also offer swimming lessons and several Summer Youth Sports Camps for children ages 6-14.
www.gainesvillegolf.cc/sites/courses/view.asp?id=334&page=8315
On the bluff overlooking the beautiful Paynes Prairie, our Olympic sized swimming pool is an excellent place to enjoy the Florida sunshine. The swimming pool features 2 platform diving boards and designated lap lanes. Gainesville Country Club hosts a competitive swim team at the pool which has a convenient air conditioned snack bar available for events and parties. The pool is open year round and staffed by certified lifeguards during the summer months. Our youngest members enjoy their fun in the sun on our playground equipment or in our kiddie pool. We also offer swimming lessons and several Summer Youth Sports Camps for children ages 6-14.
7300 S.W. 35th Way, Gainesville, FL 32608 / (352) 372-1458
www.gainesvillegolf.cc/sites/courses/view.asp?id=334&page=8315
Gainesville Country Club Swim Lessons
We offer swimming lessons and several Summer Youth Sports Camps for children ages 6-14 who are members of the club.
www.gainesvillegolf.cc/sites/courses/view.asp?id=334&page=8315
7300 S.W. 35th Way, Gainesville, FL 32608 / (352) 372-1458
www.gainesvillegolf.cc/sites/courses/view.asp?id=334&page=8315
Gator Swim Club
Gator Swim Club uses the sport of swimming and it’s environment to teach life’s lessons. We use swimming as a way to teach goal setting, dedication, commitment, and a strong work ethic. Gator Swim Club takes a long term philosophy to swimming. We emphasize kicking and technique at the younger ages, and progress to IM training as the athletes grow in the program. This philosophy allows athletes to become their best in their teenage and college years. Gator Swim Club provides the opportunity for all athletes in the sport of swimming to swim for the love of the sport and to reach their highest potential.
Blue Gators This group is composed of the youngest swimmers at Gator Swim Club. The main emphasis of this group is teaching the basic fundamentals of the competitive strokes. This consists of kicking, drilling and the development of the skills such as streamlining, starts and turns.
www.gatorswimclub.com
Blue Gators This group is composed of the youngest swimmers at Gator Swim Club. The main emphasis of this group is teaching the basic fundamentals of the competitive strokes. This consists of kicking, drilling and the development of the skills such as streamlining, starts and turns.
(352) 375-4683 ext 4595
www.gatorswimclub.com
Haile Plantation Country Club Pools (Private)
There are two swimming pools open to members and their guests. Pool memberships available if sponsored by an existing member. Check the website for membership information.
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9905 SW 44th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608 / (352) 335-0055 ext. 241
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Haile Plantation Country Club Swim Program
Private Swim Lessons 1-on-1 instruction for 25 minutes / $20 per lesson
Lesson times and dates to be arranged to suit your schedule.
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Lesson times and dates to be arranged to suit your schedule.
9905 SW 44th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608 / 352-335-0055 ext. 241
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Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club Swim Team
Participants in the Haile Plantation Summer Swim Team will be eligible to compete in the Gainesville Summer League Swim Meet Series. The meets take place on Saturday mornings during June, July and August.
2011 Summer Swim Team meets Monday - Thursday June 6th - August 25th
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Matthew.coan@ourclub.com
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2011 Summer Swim Team meets Monday - Thursday June 6th - August 25th
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club
9905 SW 44th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
For more information, call Matthew Coan - (352) 335-0055 ext. 221
9905 SW 44th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
For more information, call Matthew Coan - (352) 335-0055 ext. 221
Matthew.coan@ourclub.com
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High Tide Aquatics
High Tide Aquatics is committed to meeting the unique needs of diverse swimmers by attending to the physical, psychological, and sociological factors that influence swimming ability. Our goal is to be responsive to the needs of the swimmers as we study their individual development to accommodate their endurance and technique needs.
Regular Training Location:
Summer Training Location:
Contact Mike and Jennifer Davidson
coaches@hightideaquatics.com
www.hightideaquatics.com
Regular Training Location:
Northwood YMCA:5201 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
Summer Training Location:
Northeast Pool:1100 NE. 14st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Contact Mike and Jennifer Davidson
(352) 871-2896
coaches@hightideaquatics.com
www.hightideaquatics.com
Infant Swimming Resource
Thousands of Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) lessons are taught every day worldwide as part of our commitment to prevent pediatric drowning. The commitment we made to parents over 45 years ago, to reach the next child before he or she reaches the water alone, is honored daily to achieve our mission that Not One More Child Drowns. Give your child an extra measure of protection with aquatic survival instruction from Infant Swimming Resource (ISR). ISR, a nationally recognized program, offers private highly specialized certified instruction for children from 6 months of age to 4 years old. We offer ONE-ON-ONE lessons and teach aquatic self rescue skills. There are 9 instructors offering private lessons at various locations. Check the national, or our local, website for details.
www.infantswim.com
www.gainesvilleswimlessons.com
www.infantswim.com
www.gainesvilleswimlessons.com
Makos Aquatic Club
"Building Champions in Life Through Excellence in Swimming." The Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville is a year-round competitive swim team. We participate in USA Swimming and novice competitions, thus offering exposure to local, state, regional, and national amateur athletics. Swimmers participate in groups based on age and ability. Many positive qualities are developed and fostered by competitive swimming such as physical conditioning, self-discipline, and personal achievement. Personal development is recognized on an individual basis through challenging practice sessions, stroke perfection, and competitive swim meets.
2011 Summer League runs June 13th - August 4th Monday-Thursday @ 300 Club 9:00-10:00 AM or 10:00-11:00 AM
Monday-Thursday @ The Atrium 3:00-4:00 PM, 4:00-5:00PM or 5:00-6:00PM
Monday-Thursday @ NE Pool 4:00 - 5:00
info@makosaquatics.com
www.makosaquatics.com
2011 Summer League runs June 13th - August 4th Monday-Thursday @ 300 Club 9:00-10:00 AM or 10:00-11:00 AM
Monday-Thursday @ The Atrium 3:00-4:00 PM, 4:00-5:00PM or 5:00-6:00PM
Monday-Thursday @ NE Pool 4:00 - 5:00
(352) 372-5626
info@makosaquatics.com
www.makosaquatics.com
Noah's Endeavor
Players of all abilities with or without disabilities are welcome to play FREE SOCCER 5:30PM - 7:00PM Saturdays. September 10th - November 12th.
Aquabilities Aquatics: A swimming instruction program for kids with and without special needs selected Saturdays 2-4PM September - November. Visit the websiste for details.
The Endeavor program has included young people WITH and WITHOUT DISABILITIES in adapted recreation activities, around Gainesville, Florida, for more than 10 years. Inspired by our son Noah, and all other participants, we continue discovering fun new recreation activities and new ways to include everyone in Noah's Endeavor events.
We invite community members of ALL AGES & ABILITIES, with and without disabilities, to join us for fun and friendship. Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Painting, Playing, Swimming, and MORE . . .
www.endeavorrecreation.wetpaint.com/page/Soccer+for+ALL
Aquabilities Aquatics: A swimming instruction program for kids with and without special needs selected Saturdays 2-4PM September - November. Visit the websiste for details.
The Endeavor program has included young people WITH and WITHOUT DISABILITIES in adapted recreation activities, around Gainesville, Florida, for more than 10 years. Inspired by our son Noah, and all other participants, we continue discovering fun new recreation activities and new ways to include everyone in Noah's Endeavor events.
We invite community members of ALL AGES & ABILITIES, with and without disabilities, to join us for fun and friendship. Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Painting, Playing, Swimming, and MORE . . .
Soccer is played at Forest Park: 4501 SW 20th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32607
Swimming lessons held at Gainesville Health and Fitness Main Center: 4820 Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
For more information, call Coach Will (352) 275-9639
Swimming lessons held at Gainesville Health and Fitness Main Center: 4820 Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32607
For more information, call Coach Will (352) 275-9639
www.endeavorrecreation.wetpaint.com/page/Soccer+for+ALL
Sun Country Splash
Our heated, saline filtered, warm water pool offers all our swimmers optimum water conditions throughout the year. NO RED EYES, NO IRRITATED SKIN, NO DAMAGED HAIR OR BATHING SUITS EITHER.
Swim Lessons: We offer a positive, happy and secure environment which provides for children’s social, intellectual, physical, and emotional growth. Learning is individualized based on each child’s capabilities. Here, aquatic safety and aquatic enjoyment can, eventually, become second nature. Our instructors are caring and loving teachers with training and experience in swimming instruction. Our heated, saline filtered, warm water lesson pool offers swimmers optimum water conditions for the smallest of swimmers. NO RED EYES, NO IRRITATED SKIN, NO DAMAGED HAIR OR BATHING SUITS. With all these positives, we find that getting your child in the pool is easy. However, getting them out of the pool may be a bit more difficult!
Family Swim Night: Come join us every Friday from 5-7pm and Saturday from 1-3pm for our Family Swim time. Bring the whole family and enjoy all the exciting activities we have going on. Add Family Swim to our Family Fun Night for extra fun!
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
• Open Swim
• Swim toys available for all ages
• Pool-styled games and family activities
• Music
• Snacks are available including sno-cones
www.suncountrysports.com/swimming.html
www.suncountrysports.com/familyswim.html
Swim Lessons: We offer a positive, happy and secure environment which provides for children’s social, intellectual, physical, and emotional growth. Learning is individualized based on each child’s capabilities. Here, aquatic safety and aquatic enjoyment can, eventually, become second nature. Our instructors are caring and loving teachers with training and experience in swimming instruction. Our heated, saline filtered, warm water lesson pool offers swimmers optimum water conditions for the smallest of swimmers. NO RED EYES, NO IRRITATED SKIN, NO DAMAGED HAIR OR BATHING SUITS. With all these positives, we find that getting your child in the pool is easy. However, getting them out of the pool may be a bit more difficult!
Family Swim Night: Come join us every Friday from 5-7pm and Saturday from 1-3pm for our Family Swim time. Bring the whole family and enjoy all the exciting activities we have going on. Add Family Swim to our Family Fun Night for extra fun!
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
• Open Swim
• Swim toys available for all ages
• Pool-styled games and family activities
• Music
• Snacks are available including sno-cones
333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville, FL 32669 / (352) 331-8773
www.suncountrysports.com/swimming.html
www.suncountrysports.com/familyswim.html
Swim America of Gainesville
Swim America of Gainesville is a learn to swim program for children. Our philosophy is to promote awareness and water safety by giving each swimmer a foundation of skills that will foster a lifelong love of the water. We individualize each lesson so that each swimmer progresses at their own level of readiness. By offering each individual that opportunity to master both development and safety skills, we will install confidence and enthusiasm in the water. SwimAmerica is a nationally certified program of the American Swim Coaches Association.
Locations
O'Connell Center Year-Round: UF Campus in Gainesville, FL 32611
Db Raquet Club April - July: 5100 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
The 300 Club in June and July: 3715 NW 12th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
Contact Jill Whilby at:
jwilby@cox.net
Click here to go to the website
Locations
O'Connell Center Year-Round: UF Campus in Gainesville, FL 32611
Db Raquet Club April - July: 5100 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
The 300 Club in June and July: 3715 NW 12th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
Contact Jill Whilby at:
4420 N.W. 19th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32605 / (352) 335-0518
jwilby@cox.net
Click here to go to the website
The Swim Squad
The Swim Squad is re-inventing swimming lessons to be as efficient, convenient, and safe as possible for both the children and the parents. The Swim Squad specializes in traveling to your home or community pool to teach your children swimming lessons, offering a familiar environment for your children to help accelerate their progression! As we strive to be the most convenient swimming program in town, we will never dictate what day or time your child’s swimming lessons are. By viewing our instructors’ availability online, you can choose whatever dates and times work best for you and your child.
www.theswimsquad.com
www.theswimsquad.com
Synchro Gainesville Gaviatas
The Gainesville Gaviatas, Inc. is a competitive synchronized swimming team, begun in 1997 by Mary Pat Stephan and Alison Law. We currently have twenty-three swimmers ranging in age from 8-18 years of age.
“Learn to Synchro” - An introductory 6-week session designed to teach children ages 7-12 the fundamentals of synchronized swimming all while having FUN. The sport incorporates the elegance of ballet, strength and flexibility of a gymnast, the stamina of a speed swimmer all to sounds of music above and below the water. This program is under the guidance of our Head Coach, Becky Dyroen-Lancer, Gold Medal Olympian.
beckylancer@hotmail.com
www.gaviatas.org
“Learn to Synchro” - An introductory 6-week session designed to teach children ages 7-12 the fundamentals of synchronized swimming all while having FUN. The sport incorporates the elegance of ballet, strength and flexibility of a gymnast, the stamina of a speed swimmer all to sounds of music above and below the water. This program is under the guidance of our Head Coach, Becky Dyroen-Lancer, Gold Medal Olympian.
For more information, contact Becky Lancer at (352) 682-0515
beckylancer@hotmail.com
www.gaviatas.org
Northwood YMCA Aquatics Program
Pool is open to YMCA members and their guests. Check the website for membership information.
There is a reason why the YMCA is referred to as America's Favorite Swim Instructor. In Y classes, not only are you taught in a caring way how to swim, but you also learn about yourself, about safety and rescue skills, and about water activities you can enjoy for a lifetime. Class size is determined by considering safety factors and participants' ages, making sure classes don't get too big to be comfortable.
Parent Child Aquatics which promotes water enrichment and aquatic readiness activities for children from 6 months up to 36 months of age and their parents.
The Preschool Aquatic Program teaches water adjustment and basic swimming skills for children from 3 to 5 years of age.
The Youth Aquatic Program for those ages 6 to 12 is oriented toward student-centered learning. It is designed to ensure the student's safety, provide the student with regular, progressive success and make the learning process more enjoyable. All programs incorporate a multi-phase learning process with each level progressing to new skills.
Novice Swim Team:For any child 6 or older who has completed the Pre-competitive program or has skills greater than that program.
www.ncfymca.org
There is a reason why the YMCA is referred to as America's Favorite Swim Instructor. In Y classes, not only are you taught in a caring way how to swim, but you also learn about yourself, about safety and rescue skills, and about water activities you can enjoy for a lifetime. Class size is determined by considering safety factors and participants' ages, making sure classes don't get too big to be comfortable.
Parent Child Aquatics which promotes water enrichment and aquatic readiness activities for children from 6 months up to 36 months of age and their parents.
The Preschool Aquatic Program teaches water adjustment and basic swimming skills for children from 3 to 5 years of age.
The Youth Aquatic Program for those ages 6 to 12 is oriented toward student-centered learning. It is designed to ensure the student's safety, provide the student with regular, progressive success and make the learning process more enjoyable. All programs incorporate a multi-phase learning process with each level progressing to new skills.
Novice Swim Team:For any child 6 or older who has completed the Pre-competitive program or has skills greater than that program.
5201 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605 / (352) 374-YMCA
www.ncfymca.org
Northwood YMCA Pool
Pool is open to YMCA members and their guests. Check the website for membership information.
www.ncfymca.org/aquatics/nwaqua.htm
5201 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605 / (352) 374-YMCA
www.ncfymca.org/aquatics/nwaqua.htm








